Veterans Affairs Commission

Purpose

Veterans Affairs Commission – advises and assists the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to veterans and their families as may pertain to meeting their needs for veteran's benefits, housing, food, shelter, transportation, and employment.

  • Assist in all veterans' observance days during the year:
    •  Vietnam War Veterans' Day (29th of March, Annually)
    •  Armed Forces Day (3rd Saturday in May)
    •  Memorial Day (Last Monday, May)
    •  Independence Day (4th of July, Annually)
    •  Korean War Veterans' Armistice Day (27 July, Annually)
    •  Navy Day (27th of October, Annually)
    •  Veterans' Day (11th November, Annually)
  • Promote, develop & identify the needs of the veterans and their families;
  • Submit recommendations to the Boards of Supervisors regarding programs, plans, goals, policy & procedures dealing with veteran services;
  • Review annually the status of veterans' benefits; AND
  • Study, investigate & research veterans' matters in Alameda County so that veterans can be coordinated and maximized.

REQUIRED ETHICS TRAINING:

State of California Code Section 53235, AB 1234 Local Agencies: Compensation and Ethics Requirement Mandate [Two (2) hours mandatory online ethics education and training within one (1) year of appointment of commissioners]. Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) - Free online training: http://localethics.fppc.ca.gov/login.aspx

To learn more information about meetings, agenda items, etc., please contact the Alameda County Veterans Service Office (CVSO), 510-577-1926 or veterans@acgov.org.

Visit our Board of Supervisors' Boards, Commissions & Committees page.

Recurring event

Veterans Affairs Commission

Third Monday of each month - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Eastmont Wellness Center - 1st Floor in the Maxwell Park Room

6955 Foothill Blvd., Oakalnd, CA 94605

Veterans Affairs Commission

Meets every third Monday of the month, from 10am - 12pm.
 
In-person meetings will resume starting in March.  Our next meeting will be held at:
 
Oakland Eastmont Center - 1st Floor in the Maxwell Park Room (next to the Self Suffiency Center)
6955 Foothill Blvd. 
Oakland, CA 94605

For public participation through virtual meeting attendance, join online via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/99526750740?pwd=YlpjQ1JsRm5FM2VsNndTL3FZRmg0Zz09

Or Dial-in by your location:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 995 2675 0740   |  Passcode: 995735

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abzuOIeRu4

To access the agenda (normally available at least 72 hours in advance) or previous meeting minutes, please scroll to the corresponding section above.